Ed's Note:
So...there we have it, a joint effort by Dick, and Earl to supply the minutes of this meeting. We can glean from the above that the conversation was mostly about snakes, mysterious PCs crashing in unison, Ed's condemnation of Carl's equipment, Diane's need for scanner - anyone out there with one they don't need, please let us know, who the quiet ones are, and who attended. Presumably it was Bill V., Dick, Earl, Dennis, Gene Si., Ed, and Carl. One thing that did register with this listener was that Gene really would prefer a lap top to a desk top PC. When queried about the cost for one of his liking he answered with" "Four Grand.' "Rots of Ruck Gene.' We broke up on schedule, all dispersing enmasse, Dick off to buy "ripe" bananas at Publix, Ed chauffering his favorite Captain home. We really do have a blast...please join us.

Looked somewhat cloudy, possible rain showers, so instead Carl getting him and his jeep wet, Ed called saying to expect a picku up after hair cut at Carlos barbershop,(not Carlos Friberg). On Arrival barbershop a cusdtomer was already in the chair. Ed made the mistake of asking how are things, whereupon Carlos stopped cutting to talk. Ed saw it was futile to wait for a hair cut & pick up Carl on time, so saying I'll beback Ed left For Carls. On arrival Carl was awaiting getting the last puff before boarding the Jimmy. It is really nice the two riding together as they talk over old times & about friend & foe. O/A 1125 arrived Capts Grill, Cocoa Beach. Much outside repairs underway, closing off the front entrance. Ed took Carl by the hand leading thru the maze finding an entrance into the bar. Fortunately the bar was closed otherwise Ed would have lost Carl there. Gene, Earl, Dick already there headed for the tables set aside for MMMM by Diane. Diane had decorated each setting with M&Ms shaped in the letter "M" as she declared it as M&M day. Diane is cute in all ways, tending over MMMM as her own. Bill V. & Dennis sauntered in a few minutes later. Dick collected all the M&Ms put them in his pocket. The menu beef & barley soup, chowder, salad in all varieties, severaql veggies, ham, fish, topped with chocolate cake which I think Gene went back for more, Ed passing it up with much effort, trying to lose a few pounds in a futile exercise. Carl's heave around was at the ready which he hoisted even before he was comfortably seated. Carl got right on Dick about systems of PC, Dick of course has all wondering as he has something new each time we see him. Gene telling all both PC's crashed at the same time, all taking time for a moment of silence. Ed reminded Gene if help is needed with PC problems, don't hesitate to call on him at any time. It must be said here, that Gene treated Ed with utmost respect, not the usual looking down the nose in a haughty manner. Carl kept on mumbling away, no one paying attention, especially Dick who surely turns down the hearing aid. Ed made the remark about seeing a program about snakes,saying of esperiencing at least 5 species of snakes in his yard. Earl went into a long dissertation of snakes, showing a grea knowledge of the slimey crawlers. Dennis sitting next to Earl started showing signs of something crawling about him as he slithered about in his seat. Ed wore his Greek (authentic) hat, Carl could not help himself, took pictures, of course all are aware what a handsome Adonis Ed is. Dick laughed all the time pretending he was hearing all. Earl hollered in his lt ear many times. Bill only drank coffee, nothing to eat, took off early, all thinking he has secret place he keeps to himself. Carl rec'd email from some one looking for info on ATS days, Dennis & Ed are ATS vets should be able to come up with info. The gathering broke up about 1330, Ed again leading Carl, now with a hefty load of heave arounds, thru the maze to exit and to the Jimmy. Drive home was uneventful, dropping Carl off, stopping, getting hair cut, heading home